Cruise Industry

New DCL-Disney Cruise Line policies tighten beverage limits and guest personalisation rules
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has introduced a series of revised onboard policies that will take effect from June 3rd, marking one of the more notable...
May 30, 2026
Celestyal extends Mediterranean programme as winter deployment shifts away from the Arabian Gulf
Celestyal has announced a revised winter deployment strategy for 2026–2027 that will see the company withdraw its previously planned Arabian...
May 30, 2026
Avalon Waterways expands European schedule 2027 with new CruiseTour itineraries
Avalon Waterways has introduced three new Cruise & Tour itineraries for 2027, combining guided land touring with river cruising to create longer...
May 30, 2026
Silversea schedules 2027 Venetian Society Reunion Voyage across Northern Europe and the British...
Silversea has announced its 2027 Venetian Society Reunion Voyage, a guest-selected itinerary designed to reunite members of the line’s loyalty...
May 29, 2026
Port of Seattle extends NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings agreement through 2035
The Port of Seattle Commission approved a revised long-term lease amendment with NCLH/Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd on May 26th, extending a...
May 29, 2026
Explora Journeys opens Summer 2028 programme as EXPLORA VI completes 6-ship fleet
Explora Journeys has opened reservations for its Summer 2028 Journeys Collection, marking a significant stage in the expansion of the brand with the...
May 29, 2026
Princess Cruises expands Singapore deployment under new multi-year partnership
The Singapore Tourism Board and Princess Cruises have entered into a 3-year partnership intended to expand the cruise operator’s presence in...
May 29, 2026
MSC Cruises secures verified methane emissions certification under FuelEU Maritime
MSC Cruises has become the first cruise shipping company to obtain independent verification and Flag State recognition of measured methane emissions...
May 28, 2026
CCL's ship Carnival Magic restarted cruises from Miami following drydock refurbishment
Carnival Magic has become the second vessel in the fleet of CCL-Carnival Cruise Line to display CCL’s “From Sea to Shining Sea” new...
May 28, 2026
Steel cutting marks start of construction for Crystal Grace ship
Construction of the luxury cruise vessel Crystal Grace formally commenced at Fincantieri’s Marghera/Venice shipyard with the cutting of the...
May 28, 2026
Supreme Court reinstates Havana Docks litigation against major cruise lines over Cuban port use
The United States Supreme Court has allowed a long-running maritime dispute involving cruise shipping companies and Cuban port infrastructure to...
May 27, 2026
Riviera Rhapsody cruise ship to join Riviera Travel UK in 2028
The UK-based Riviera Travel will expand its European fleet with the introduction of Riviera Rhapsody, scheduled to enter service in April 2028...
May 27, 2026
Fincantieri delivers Viking Mira at Ancona shipyard
Fincantieri and Viking have marked the delivery of Viking Mira at the Italian builder’s Ancona shipyard, continuing a long-standing partnership...
May 27, 2026- Cruise Industry

Crystal Grace ship to feature dedicated crew recreation area
Crystal Cruises has introduced a dedicated recreation area for crew members aboard Crystal Grace, the company’s first newbuild in 25 years...
May 27, 2026 
Explora Journeys opens bookings for EXPLORA II ship's winter 2026-2027 Mediterranean cruises
Explora Journeys has opened reservations for the “A Serene Mediterranean” winter 2026–2027 schedule for the EXPLORA II ship, along...
May 26, 2026